50 MCQs on Vocabulary (S) sit in the GK360 bank, collected from
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Q 1 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SACROSANCT?
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Ans: consecrated Correct Answer: consecrated
SACROSANCT means very holy. The book lists consecrated among the synonyms of SACROSANCT (also: inviolable, hallowed).
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Q 2 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SACROSANCT?
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Ans: deconsecrated Correct Answer: deconsecrated
SACROSANCT means very holy. The book lists deconsecrated among the antonyms of SACROSANCT (also: desacralized, unconsecrated).
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Q 3 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SAGACIOUS?
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Ans: perspicacious Correct Answer: perspicacious
SAGACIOUS means wise; shrewd. The book lists perspicacious among the synonyms of SAGACIOUS (also: astute, sapient).
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Q 4 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SAGACIOUS?
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Ans: unperceptive Correct Answer: unperceptive
SAGACIOUS means wise; shrewd. The book lists unperceptive among the antonyms of SAGACIOUS (also: unwise).
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Q 5 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SALLOW?
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Ans: pallid Correct Answer: pallid
The book lists pallid among the synonyms of SALLOW (also: anemic, ashen).
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Q 6 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SALLOW?
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Ans: rubicund Correct Answer: rubicund
The book lists rubicund among the antonyms of SALLOW (also: ruddy, florid).
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Q 7 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SALLY?
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Ans: quip Correct Answer: quip
SALLY means (verb): To rush forth suddenly. The book lists quip among the synonyms of SALLY (also: banter, jaunt).
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Q 8 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SALLY?
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Ans: arrive Correct Answer: arrive
SALLY means (verb): To rush forth suddenly. The book lists arrive among the antonyms of SALLY (also: come, enter).
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Q 9 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SANCTIMONIOUS?
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Ans: Pecksniffian Correct Answer: Pecksniffian
SANCTIMONIOUS means pretending to be religious. The book lists Pecksniffian among the synonyms of SANCTIMONIOUS (also: bigoted, canting).
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Q 10 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SANCTIMONIOUS?
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Ans: humble Correct Answer: humble
SANCTIMONIOUS means pretending to be religious. The book lists humble among the antonyms of SANCTIMONIOUS (also: meek, modest).
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Q 11 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SANGUINARY?
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Ans: gory Correct Answer: gory
SANGUINARY means bloody. The book lists gory among the synonyms of SANGUINARY (also: bloody, bloody-minded).
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Q 12 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SANGUINARY?
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Ans: appeasing Correct Answer: appeasing
SANGUINARY means bloody. The book lists appeasing among the antonyms of SANGUINARY (also: conciliatory, disarming).
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Q 13 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SANGUINE?
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Ans: buoyant Correct Answer: buoyant
SANGUINE means of a hopeful disposition; blood-red in. The book lists buoyant among the synonyms of SANGUINE (also: ardent, bioody).
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Q 14 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SANGUINE?
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Ans: ashen Correct Answer: ashen
SANGUINE means of a hopeful disposition; blood-red in. The book lists ashen among the antonyms of SANGUINE (also: ashy, doughy).
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Q 15 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SATELLITE?
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Ans: lackey Correct Answer: lackey
SATELLITE means an attentive or flattering follower. The book lists lackey among the synonyms of SATELLITE (also: toady, disciple).
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Q 16 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SATELLITE?
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Ans: necessary Correct Answer: necessary
SATELLITE means an attentive or flattering follower. The book lists necessary among the antonyms of SATELLITE (also: needed).
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Q 17 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SCINTILLA?
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Ans: iota Correct Answer: iota
SCINTILLA means a trace; a particle. The book lists iota among the synonyms of SCINTILLA (also: vestige, ace).
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Q 18 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SCINTILLA?
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Ans: abundance Correct Answer: abundance
SCINTILLA means a trace; a particle. The book lists abundance among the antonyms of SCINTILLA (also: barrel, boatload).
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Q 19 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SCOURGE?
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Ans: excoriate Correct Answer: excoriate
SCOURGE means to punish Severely; to afflict; { whip. The book lists excoriate among the synonyms of SCOURGE (also: flay).
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Q 20 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SCOURGE?
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Ans: ransomer Correct Answer: ransomer
SCOURGE means to punish Severely; to afflict; { whip. The book lists ransomer among the antonyms of SCOURGE (also: redeemer, vindicator).
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Q 21 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SHIBBOLETH?
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Ans: audit Correct Answer: audit
SHIBBOLETH means a part slogan. The book lists audit among the synonyms of SHIBBOLETH (also: check, con).
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Q 22 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SHIBBOLETH?
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Ans: skim Correct Answer: skim
SHIBBOLETH means a part slogan. The book lists skim among the antonyms of SHIBBOLETH (also: glance, miss overlook).
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Q 23 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SIMPER?
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Ans: smirk Correct Answer: smirk
SIMPER means to smile in a silly or affected way simpered as he greeted each guest. (noun): Ar affected or silly smile. The book lists smirk among the synonyms of SIMPER.
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Q 24 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SIMPER?
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Ans: frown Correct Answer: frown
SIMPER means to smile in a silly or affected way simpered as he greeted each guest. (noun): Ar affected or silly smile. The book lists frown among the antonyms of SIMPER (also: growi).
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Q 25 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SLEAZY?
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Ans: unsubstantial Correct Answer: unsubstantial
SLEAZY means flimsy and cheap. The book lists unsubstantial among the synonyms of SLEAZY (also: slatternly, sluttish).
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Q 26 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SLEAZY?
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Ans: priggish Correct Answer: priggish
SLEAZY means flimsy and cheap. The book lists priggish among the antonyms of SLEAZY (also: prim, prudish).
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Q 27 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SLOVENLY?
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Ans: slipshod Correct Answer: slipshod
The book lists slipshod among the synonyms of SLOVENLY (also: slattemly, frowzy).
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Q 28 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SLOVENLY?
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Ans: dapper Correct Answer: dapper
The book lists dapper among the antonyms of SLOVENLY (also: dashing, dolled up).
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Q 29 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SOPORIFIC?
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Ans: drowsy Correct Answer: drowsy
SOPORIFIC means tending to induce sleep. The book lists drowsy among the synonyms of SOPORIFIC (also: narcotic, opiate).
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Q 30 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SOPORIFIC?
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Ans: stimulant Correct Answer: stimulant
SOPORIFIC means tending to induce sleep. The book lists stimulant among the antonyms of SOPORIFIC (also: arousing, awakening).
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Q 31 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SORDID?
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Ans: degraded Correct Answer: degraded
SORDID means mean and base; filthy. The book lists degraded among the synonyms of SORDID (also: vile, ignoble).
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Q 32 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SORDID?
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Ans: clean Correct Answer: clean
SORDID means mean and base; filthy. The book lists clean among the antonyms of SORDID (also: cleanly, immacuiate).
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Q 33 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SOVEREIGN?
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Ans: autonomous Correct Answer: autonomous
SOVEREIGN means supreme in power and authority; independent of the control of any other government. The book lists autonomous among the synonyms of SOVEREIGN (also: freestanding, independent).
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Q 34 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SOVEREIGN?
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Ans: dependent Correct Answer: dependent
SOVEREIGN means supreme in power and authority; independent of the control of any other government. The book lists dependent among the antonyms of SOVEREIGN (also: non-self-governing, subject).
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Q 35 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SPORADIC?
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Ans: aperiodic Correct Answer: aperiodic
SPORADIC means occurring singly, at irregular intervais; scattered. The book lists aperiodic among the synonyms of SPORADIC (also: casual, catchy).
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Q 36 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SPORADIC?
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Ans: constant Correct Answer: constant
SPORADIC means occurring singly, at irregular intervais; scattered. The book lists constant among the antonyms of SPORADIC (also: continuous, habitual).
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Q 37 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SPURN?
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Ans: repel Correct Answer: repel
SPURN means to refuse or reject with contempt. The book lists repel among the synonyms of SPURN (also: snub, baik).
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Q 38 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SPURN?
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Ans: accept Correct Answer: accept
SPURN means to refuse or reject with contempt. The book lists accept among the antonyms of SPURN (also: agree, approve).
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Q 39 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to STOIC?
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Ans: stolid Correct Answer: stolid
STOIC means indifferent, calm in bearing pain or Pleasure; practising remarkable self-control over emotions. The book lists stolid among the synonyms of STOIC (also: impassive, forbearing).
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Q 40 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to STOIC?
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Ans: complaining Correct Answer: complaining
STOIC means indifferent, calm in bearing pain or Pleasure; practising remarkable self-control over emotions. The book lists complaining among the antonyms of STOIC (also: fed up, impatient).
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Q 41 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to STRINGENT?
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Ans: exacting Correct Answer: exacting
STRINGENT means strict; compelling, constraining stringent regulations: stringent requirements. The book lists exacting among the synonyms of STRINGENT (also: rigid, brassbound).
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Q 42 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to STRINGENT?
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Ans: flexible Correct Answer: flexible
STRINGENT means strict; compelling, constraining stringent regulations: stringent requirements. The book lists flexible among the antonyms of STRINGENT (also: lax, loose).
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Q 43 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to STUPENDOUS?
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Ans: astounding Correct Answer: astounding
STUPENDOUS means amazing by, virtue of its immense size, force, or any quality in exceptional degree. The book lists astounding among the synonyms of STUPENDOUS (also: prodigious, monstrous).
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Q 44 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to STUPENDOUS?
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Ans: unimpressive Correct Answer: unimpressive
STUPENDOUS means amazing by, virtue of its immense size, force, or any quality in exceptional degree. The book lists unimpressive among the antonyms of STUPENDOUS (also: uninspiring, unremarkable).
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Q 45 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SUCCULENT?
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Ans: fleshy Correct Answer: fleshy
The book lists fleshy among the synonyms of SUCCULENT (also: pulpy, juicy).
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Q 46 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SUCCULENT?
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Ans: desiccated Correct Answer: desiccated
The book lists desiccated among the antonyms of SUCCULENT (also: vapid).
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Q 47 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SULTRY?
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Ans: damp Correct Answer: damp
SULTRY means close, hot, and moist. The book lists damp among the synonyms of SULTRY (also: muggy, sticky).
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Q 48 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SULTRY?
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Ans: dry Correct Answer: dry
SULTRY means close, hot, and moist. The book lists dry among the antonyms of SULTRY (also: algid, arctic).
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Q 49 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is closest in meaning to SUPINE?
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Ans: listless Correct Answer: listless
SUPINE means lying flat on the back. The book lists listless among the synonyms of SUPINE (also: torpid, decumbent).
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Q 50 English Vocabulary (S)
Which word is opposite in meaning to SUPINE?
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Ans: erect Correct Answer: erect
SUPINE means lying flat on the back. The book lists erect among the antonyms of SUPINE (also: inactive).
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